After holding a public Rule Making hearing on October 24, 2014, the Board accepted the following rule:

• WAC 4-30-088 What is the effect on a Washington individual licensee or CPA-inactive certificateholder in the armed forces, reserves, or National Guard if the individual receives orders to deploy for active military duty?

The Board amended this rule:

• To relieve military personnel deployed on active military duty and members of the state's National Guard called to duty by this state's governor from the requirements of renewal and payment of fees during a period of active duty and for a reasonable time thereafter.
• In addition, this rule conforms to the expedited permitting requirements of WAC 246-12-051.

Where may I find the rule language for WAC 4-30-088?
The Board’s Rule Making Order (CR-103) with text of the proposed rule language is from the Washington State Register beginning November 14, 2014 (WSR 14-22-033). Or, you may request a copy from Board staff.

When will the Rule WAC 4-30-140 take effect?
The changes will take effect November 29, 2014.